I also agree that awards are another way of helping to build confidence and self-esteem in our students. I have been to several graduation ceremonies where awards are presented in front of family and friends, it is wonderful.
Reward systems can be very powerful, Diane. What specific actions do you plan to implement in the next 30 days to enhance their power within your institution?
I agree with the rewards system both for academic achievements and professional growth.
Josette, what achievement do you recognize at your school? What new actions in the next 30 days do you plan to implement?
I have to agree, awards is a great incentives to the non graduating students, it makes them want to be reconized. It is somrtimes the only acheivement the are proud of in their life time. it can also make them act as a role model for their kids to stay in school and succeed
Sounds like a very positive practice, Lillian. What new actions do you plan to improve retention in the next 30 days?
I agree with you Harold students are so thrilled to receive awards and be recognized for their accomplishments.
Awards serve a purpose for the other students to strive to achieve what peers have. Awards are something that everyone loves to get.
However, in my class I take it one step further and award students for being good team players in the classroom, for voluntering to help another student with tutoring, special awards like this are done in the classroom and are very much a surprise to the student who receives this type of award. They pretty much know what their grades are, but these are from myself and other students.
It is a great thing.
And the friends and relatives of the award recipients will be telling all of their friends and relatives about the graduate's success. What powerful public relations, Harold! Do you have other ideas that you can implement to improve your school's position in the community?
